Dilip Jadhav
Seasoned Supply Chain, Materials & Procurement Leader | Automotive Manufacturing | Strategic Sourcing | Vendor Development | Plant Supply Chain Leadership
About
I am a seasoned Supply Chain and Materials Management professional with extensive experience across automotive manufacturing environments. Proven expertise in procurement, materials planning, vendor development, and plant supply chain leadership supporting manufacturing operations. Known for strengthening supplier partnerships, improving procurement discipline, and ensuring seamless coordination between procurement, production, planning, logistics, and finance teams.
Experience
Divisional Manager
Pinnacle Industries Limited
3 yrs 8 mos
Heading divisional materials and procurement operations with responsibility for strategic sourcing, cost leadership, supplier performance, and supply continuity. Lead end-to-end procurement of Steel, Aluminum, plastics, rubber, chemicals, Import and engineering components. Drive localization, value engineering, and cost optimization initiatives. AMC contracts, and service agreements. Enhance working capital efficiency and inventory turns. Strengthen supplier governance and risk mitigation frameworks.
Head of Procurement
Pinnacle Industries Limited
3 yrs 6 mos · Madhya Pradesh, India
Head of Purchase
Varroc Polymers
4 yrs 5 mos · Madhya Pradesh, India
Senior Materials Manager
Pinnacle Industries Limited
14 yrs 5 mos
Managed 400+ vendors and 4000 + RM /BOP. Led second sourcing and vendor development strategies. Implemented inventory control systems and logistics cost reduction initiatives. Negotiated large-scale commercial agreements and supplier contracts.
Career Transition & Leadership Exploration
Independent Professional Sabbatical
Feb 2026 – Present
Divisional Manager – Materials
Pinnacle Industries Ltd.
Oct 2022 – Feb 2026 · Pithampur
Led divisional materials and procurement operations supporting manufacturing plants; managed sourcing of engineering materials including metals, plastics, steel, aluminum, chemicals, imports, rubber, mechanisms, rexine, fabric, glass, hardboard, plywood, foam, auto components, medical equipment for ambulances and consumables; developed and procured parts for the Vande Bharat railway seat project; strengthened supplier partnerships and vendor performance management; handled capital procurement and commercial purchase contracts; coordinated with production, planning, logistics and finance teams.
Plant Materials Head (Manager – Materials)
Varroc Polymers Pvt. Ltd.
Jun 2018 – Oct 2022 · Pithampur
Headed plant materials and supply chain operations; managed procurement and planning for raw materials used in production; coordinated supplier schedules and logistics for continuous material availability; strengthened warehouse organization and inventory control practices.
Senior Manager – Materials
Pinnacle Industries Ltd.
Feb 2004 – Jun 2018 · Pithampur
Managed procurement, sourcing and vendor development activities; built long-term supplier relationships and negotiated commercial agreements; coordinated sourcing, logistics and materials planning activities across departments.
Education
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Master of Arts, English Literature
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Diploma, Computer Applications
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Diploma, Computer Hardware
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Diploma, Apparel Manufacturing Technology